STEM Central and BOP Industries are proud to present the 'Gladstone Future Cities Challenge' for 2021! The ‘Gladstone Future Cities Challenge’ aims to get students looking at our next 30 years as they design what they hope to see in Gladstone in the year 2050. Focussing on the opportunities in sustainability, technology, and community, students will be working to develop and pitch an initiative that they think could change Gladstone for the better by 2050.

Over the past 30 years our cities have changed dramatically. With an increase in technology access, air travel, diversity, and global connectivity, our cities have continued to grow and evolve with us over the past 30 years.

As our cities have grown and developed over the past 30 years we have seen the ways we live, work, and play change as well. We've seen and increase in online learning and working, greater access to travel, and new technologies revolutionising the way we grow food, create power and move around our cities.

With students exploring topics ranging from vertical farms and gardens, to inner-city parklets, smart devices, autonomous vehicles, the future of food, and more, our ‘Gladstone Future Cities Challenge’ will push students to think big and think differently as they design their city in 30 years time.

Topics Covered:

Autonomous Vehicles
Renewable Energy Sources
Smart Homes
Sustainable Design
Public Spaces
Future Foods
The Future Of Work

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Is This Event For?
This event is open to all Gladstone School Students in Grades 5-8. Each school may have up to 5 x students participate.

When Is The Event?
The Gladstone Future Cities Challenge will be broken into three main sections. Commencing in Term Three, the competition will launch with a 'Future Cities Hackathon' to help students develop the foundation for their idea.

Future Cities Hackathon - Wednesday 21st July, 9:00am - 2:30pm.

From there, students will spend the term working on their idea with the help of weekly challenges. This will be facilitated through a series of 60 minute virtual masterclasses.

Future Cities Design Challenge Virtual Masterclasses - Monday afternoons from Monday 26th July - Monday 6th September, 4:00pm - 5:00pm.

By the end of term three students will be submitting their pitches to be judged by a judging panel, before then coming together at the start of term four for the awards ceremony.

Future Cities Award Ceremony - Tuesday 19th October, 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

Where Will The Event Be Held?
The Future Cities Hackathon Event will be held at Central Queensland University, Gladstone Campus.

The Future Cities Design Challenge Masterclasses will be virtual, hosted online via Zoom.

The Future Cities Award Ceremony will be held at Central Queensland University, Gladstone Campus.

If You Have Any Other Questions, Please Don't Hesitate To Contact The BOP Team At info@bopindustries.com.